Conversation Spinner: Prompting Discussions about Feelings and Behaviours
A Conversation Spinner to prompt discussions with peers about feelings and behaviours. This is a supportive tool for helping children to talk to peers and hold conversations.
Sometimes it can be difficult to know what to talk about, especially if we are speaking to new or unfamiliar people. Build the conversation spinner by cutting out the arrow and spinner circle, attach a split pin to the middle of the arrow and circle by punching it through the middle of each. To start, spin the spinner! Take it in turns to spin the spinner. I wonder what you will find out about each other!
How could this resource be used?
- To support with exploring similarities and differences.
- To understand that we all think about things differently.
- To understand that we are all unique and do things differently in different situations.
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
- KS1: H15. to recognise that not everyone feels the same at the same time, or feels the same about the same things.
- KS1: H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
- KS1: H18 – different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
- KS1: H21. to recognise what makes them special.
- KS1: H22. to recognise the ways in which we are all unique.
- KS1: H23. to identify what they are good at, what they like and dislike.
- KS1: R23. to recognise the ways in which they are the same and different to others.
- KS1: R24. how to listen to other people and play and work cooperatively
- KS1: R25. how to talk about and share their opinions on things that matter to them.
- KS2: H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
- KS2: H20 – strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
- KS2: H21 – to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.
- KS2: H25. about personal identity; what contributes to who we are (e.g. ethnicity, family, gender, faith, culture, hobbies, likes/dislikes).
- KS2: H27. to recognise their individuality and personal qualities.
- KS2: H28. to identify personal strengths, skills, achievements and interests and how these contribute to a sense of self-worth.
- KS2: R32. about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common with others e.g. physically, in personality or background.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave. HWB 0-04a / HWB 1-04a / HWB 2-04a / HWB 3-04a / HWB 4-04a.
- I am learning skills and strategies which will support me in challenging times, particularly in relation to change and loss. HWB 0-07a / HWB 1-07a / HWB 2-07a / HWB 3-07a / HWB 4-07a.
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
- I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
- Social Wellbeing:
- I recognise that each individual has a unique blend of abilities and needs. I contribute to making my school community one which values individuals equally and is a welcoming place for all. HWB 0-10a / HWB 1-10a / HWB 2-10a / HWB 3-10a / HWB 4-10a.
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